Dr Mélisande Holohan, PsyD has answered the following questions at Ask the Psychologist: Online Licensed Psychologist.
Q: My son is a college graduate who was diagnosed with ADHD in his senior high school year. Three months later he experienced some paranoia during and after a spring break trip. After graduation, he volunteered with an organization and, not long after, displayed mania and came home. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and […]
Q: I have a two-year-old son, and his father and I are in disagreement regarding how visitation affects him. His visits with his father are very sporadic, sometimes every other weekend, and sometimes months will go by. Recently, his father planned a visit and wanted to take him for three days. Due to circumstances, his […]
Q: I am finding myself attracted to other women. I was molested at a very young age, and I believe I built a wall preventing myself from feeling any sexual attraction toward anyone, male or female, or dealing with any psychological issues relating to sexual topics. About five years ago I met my husband. I […]
Q: As a child, I was treated for personality disorder. I was wondering if it ever goes away? And how can I get my doctor to check to see if I still have it? I told my doctor that when I was a child I was treated for it and she said she didn’t see […]
Q: As a young child (2-5), I threw frequent tantrums, had rages, pulled out my hair, cursed at my parents and made suicide threats and notes. I only had these problems around my parents, never at school or with Grandparents. A psychologist determined that it was unlikely I would ever follow through on my suicide […]
Q: Why do some people put 100% into caring for a sick family member, friend, or even a pet, at the expense of living their own life? E.g., giving up school, advancement at work, or personal relationships in order to care for a parent or pet full-time, while other people seem to be able to […]
Q: My boyfriend’s mom enables him, and acts like she is his girlfriend. Here are some examples. My boyfriend has been suffering with addiction, yet his mom gives him money and takes him to places where he can get drugs. She also goes into the bathroom to use the toilet while he showers. She told […]
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